Observations, Thoughts, Etc.

Some random thoughts after two weeks of pro ball and three weeks of college ball.

• Ohio State is really really good. The offense, and Heisman frontrunner Troy Smith in particular, is extraordinary, and James Laurinaitis has been a monster on what has become a surprisingly fierce defense. This isn't just personal bias talking, but they're gonna kill Penn State on Saturday, and it's gonna be tough for any team in the country to beat them.
• West Virginia is also pretty strong. Granted, they haven't played anyone yet, but they've looked impressive. Steve Slaton is one hell of a running back, and I would not be surprised to see them in the BCS title game.
• Pitt, on the other hand, is still mediocre. Sure, they can beat up on the Citadel and other lowly teams, but they still can't compete with an above average BCS conference team. Their tackling is still awful, and until that improves expect more losses to good offensive teams.
• Good thing JoePa scheduled a tough team like Youngstown State the week before playing the #1 team in the nation.
• The Steelers will be fine as long as no other bizarre mishaps occur. Jacksonville's a very good team, and the Steelers had an off game. Nothing more, nothing less.
• The US is screwed in the Ryder Cup.
• Even if Freddy Sanchez doesn't win the batting title, the fact that he has done what he has is remarkable, and it shows how poorly Dave Littlefield and Jim Tracy have evaluated talent.
• Speaking of the Pirates, don't get your hopes up because of their recent success. They've done this before at the end of the season, and then things fall apart at the beginning of the next.
• This week's game against the Bengals is gonna be a bloodbath. It's gonna come down to who has enough players still walking.
• Why did i draft Aaron Brooks for my fantasy team again? Fuck.
• Notre Dame is not as bad as they looked against Michigan.
• Michigan is not as good as they looked against Notre Dame.
• I'm out of things to write about.